Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has welcomed new signing Finn Azaz.

Azaz has signed permanently from Aston Villa.

Carrick said: “I'm delighted to bring Finn to the club. He's an exciting player who already comes with good experience.

“He's had a good season so far, and we're really looking forward to working with him."

Azaz will not face Villa in the FA Cup today as his deal was rubberstamped in time.